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Playing CDs

You can create your programme while checking the disc labels

While the disc tray is open, follow Steps 1 to 5 with pressing DISC SKIP to check the disc labels. If you close the disc tray before Step 5, the total playing time appears in the display after a while.

Note that, if the programmed track number isn’t found on the disc, that step is automatically erased.

The programme remains even after the Programme Play ends

When you press (, you can play the same programme again.

The programme remains until you erase it

If you replace discs, the programmed disc and track numbers remain. So, the player plays only the existing disc and track numbers. However, the disc and track numbers that aren’t found in the player or on the disc are deleted from the programme, and the rest of the programme is played in the programmed order.

Changing the track order

You can change your programme before you start playing.

To

You need to

 

 

Erase a step

Press CHECK until the track or disc

 

you don’t want appears in the

 

display, then press CLEAR

 

 

Erase the last step in

Press CLEAR. Each time you press

the programme

the button, the last track or disc will

 

be cleared.

 

 

Add steps to the end

Follow Steps 2 to 4 in “Creating Your

of the programme

Own Programme” on page 11

 

 

Change the whole

Hold down CLEAR until “ALL

programme

CLEAR” appears in the display to

completely

erase the whole programme, then

 

create a new programme following

 

Steps 2 to 4 in “Creating Your Own

 

Programme” on page 11

 

 

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Note

The total playing time doesn’t appear when:

—You have programmed a track whose number exceeds 20. —The total playing time of the programme exceeds 200

minutes.

Checking the track order

You can check your programme before or after you start playing.

Press CHECK on the remote.

Each time you press this button, the display shows the disc and track number of each step in the programmed order. (When a whole disc is programmed as one step, “AL” appears instead of the track number.) After the last step in the programme, the display shows “–END–” and returns to the original display. If you check the order after you start playing, the display shows only the remaining steps.

Playing Using a Timer (CDP-CA9ES only)

You can start playing a disc at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please also refer to the instructions for the timer if you need help.

TIMER

Play mode buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Press one of the play mode buttons to select the play mode you want.

2Set TIMER on the player to PLAY.

3Set the timer to the time you want.

The player turns off. When the set time comes, the player turns on and starts playing.

4After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the player to OFF.

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Sony CDP-CA8ES manual Playing Using a Timer CDP-CA9ES only, Changing the track order, Checking the track order

CDP-CA8ES specifications

The Sony CDP-CA8ES is a high-performance compact disc player that stands out in audiophile circles for its exceptional sound quality and advanced technology. Launched as part of Sony's esteemed ES (Elevated Standard) line, the CDP-CA8ES embodies a commitment to audio excellence, precision engineering, and superior build quality.

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